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Review of Persona 5 Tactica on Xbox Series X/S

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Nov 2023
Cover image of Persona 5 Tactica on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Released: 17 Nov 2023
Genre: Tactical Role-Playing
Developer: Atlus
Publisher: Atlus / Sega

Introduction

Let's talk about Persona 5 Tactica, a game that asks the important question: what happens when you take your favorite teenage thieves and throw them into a confusing tactical RPG world filled with more plot twists than your average soap opera? Spoiler: it's a combination of strategic brilliance and emotional rollercoasters that might leave you questioning your life choices and how you've spent your weekend. No judgment here-I'm right there with you.

Gameplay

Gameplay in Persona 5 Tactica feels a bit like moving chess pieces around but instead of pawns and kings, you've got stylish teenagers who can summon bizarre creatures from the depths of their troubled psyches. You form a party of three characters, each eager to exhibit strategic prowess while making sure to style on foes in battles set against a grid system. Want to utilize some high ground? Go for it! Enemies have nowhere to hide as you unleash a torrent of over-the-top special abilities and flashy animations that make you feel like a strategic god (or at least a very cool student council president). Every character has their unique flavors, weapons, and skills, akin to a super-exclusive high school club-better yet, they're also prepped with Personas, your mystical allies that let you unleash devastating attacks. The Phantom Thieves don't forget about their elemental affinities either; they make sure to knock down enemies in style, allowing for flashy "1 More" bonus turns, which don't just scream 'kick their butt' but also make you feel like an MLG pro. And just when you think you've mastered the art of tactician-ing, whoosh!-suddenly you're prompted to land a "Triple Threat" attack, rounding up enemies like a chaotic game of high-speed dodgeball with lethal consequences. It's like watching a heist movie unfold in real-time, and honestly, if that doesn't get your heart racing, what will? On top of that, Persona 5 Tactica spices things up with collectible sub-personas, expanding the tactical options like adding extra toppings on your pizza-because who doesn't love choices?

Graphics

Visually, Persona 5 Tactica feels like you've been dropped into a hyper-stylized comic book. The vibrant colors, dramatic character designs, and animated cutscenes bring the world to life, enveloping you in that signature Persona flair. It's almost too good to be true-you might find yourself questioning whether you accidentally set your console to blast off into beyond-the-ruins territory. Environments pop with detail, and character animations are slick enough to make you almost forget the sheer chaos unfolding on your screen while you try to remember which of your friends still owe you pizza money.

Conclusion

Persona 5 Tactica isn't just another tactical RPG. It combines the beloved characters of the Persona universe with a touching story of rebellion, personal growth, and courage wrapped in over-the-top battles. Sure, it might lead to an existential crisis while you struggle to choose the right sub-persona, but hey-who doesn't love a little psychological pressure when gaming? With its engaging storytelling, strategic mechanics, and brilliant visuals, this game is an experience not easily forgotten. Just remember to take breaks, hydrate, and check in with your #selfcare because trust me, this game will have you cheering, crying, and facepalming all in one sitting-now that's how you know it's a winner!

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